How do you Replace a water pump on a 1993 Nissan maxima v6?

Answer 1

* Disconnect negative battery cable * Drain the cooling system save coolant if newer * Remove the drivebelts * On SOHC engines immobilize the water pump pulley with a strap wrench,remove the pulley bolts and pulley.Remove the crankshaft pulley and timing belt covers * On DOHC engines remove the drivebelt ilder pulley bracket and the right side engine mount and brackets.Also remove the main timing chain tensioner cover and the water pump cover from the front timing chain cover.Press the timing chain tensioner piston inward and insert an appropriate size pin into the tensioner hole to lock the tensioner in place.Rotate the crankshaft 20 degrees counterclockwise to loosen the chain around the water pump sprocket * Remove the bolts and detach the water pump from the engine